Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases

URN: 131652 • Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 6BX

Overview

Name
Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases
URN
131652
Type
Pupil referral unit
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
48.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lee McCartney (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01782973760
Website
Visit
Address
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 6BX

Summary

Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases is a pupil referral unit located in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, catering to 55 mixed-gender students who are unable to attend mainstream schools. The institution provides tailored educational pathways for young people from the Newcastle and Moorlands districts, as well as those residing at the Darwin Base, a CAMHS tier 4 inpatient unit. Cedars has built a reputation for delivering high-quality education, consistently achieving good or outstanding inspection ratings over the past fifteen years.

The school prioritises the holistic development of its students, focusing on their academic, behavioural, and emotional growth. Cedars aims to nurture hope and opportunities, preparing students for future challenges and responsibilities in modern Britain. The curriculum includes a history programme aligned with mainstream education, fostering skills such as inference and evidence analysis.

Cedars places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, ensuring that all students feel safe, respected, and supported. The school encourages open communication, allowing students to voice concerns and seek help from trusted staff members. This supportive environment is integral to the school's ethos and commitment to student well-being.

Key details

LA
Staffordshire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
Pupils
55
Boys
39
Girls
16
FSM %
49.10
Open date
1998-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Staffordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 55 39 16 49.10
2024-09-11 45 29 16 44.40
2023-09-11 21 13 8 42.90
2022-09-11 21 13 8 42.90
2021-09-11 33 26 7 39.40
2020-09-11 50 34 16 36.00

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